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'Nikki' is the story of a young Punjabi woman who has recently won a beauty contest in Canada. Ajmer Rode's short story showcases the critical (and disapproving) eye with which her immigrant parents' diasporic social circle looks at the development. Ajmer Rode (b 1940 - Rode) has published books of poetry, drama, prose and translation in Punjabi and English. His works have been wid...

'Manggo,' (1957) is the story of a cow jealous of another 'new' cow in the house, and of the power dynamic between the two domestic animals. This short story is the sample of acclaimed writer Santokh Singh Dhir's mastery of his craft. This story is a part of his short story collection called "Sanjhi Kandh" (ਸਾਂਝੀ ਕੰਧ ) (1958). Santokh Singh Dhir (2 Dec 1920- 8 Feb 2010) was the first full-time wri...

This is a hilarious account of one husband's experience of fasting on Karva Chauth. Karva Chauth, on the fourth night of the waning moon, is a day of fasting for many Indian married women, primarily from North and West of the country. The narrator of this satire suffers all through the day from perceived and real hunger when he decides to observe the strenuous fast to spare his wife from having to...

The plot of 'Khoon' revolves around the quintessential rural Punjabi existence that identifies with land, revenge, and blood-ties. Gurbachan Singh Bhullar is a keen observer of human relations and equations. ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਛੇ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਦੇ ਲਿਖਾਰੀ ਗੁਰਬਚਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਭੁੱਲਰ (ਸੰਨ 1937 ਜਨਮ ਪਿੰਡ ਪਿੱਥੋ ਜ਼ਿਲਾ ਬਠਿੰਡਾ) ਪਰਮੰਨੇ ਸਹਾਫ਼ੀ ਤੇ ਉਲੱਥਾਕਾਰ ਵੀ ਨੇ। ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਸੰਨ ’67 ਤੋਂ ’90 ਤਕ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਦੇ ਰੂਸੀ ਸਫ਼ਾਰਤਖ਼ਾਨੇ ਦੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿਚ ਛਪਦ...

"Shah Di Kanjjri" (The Shah’s Harlot) is an ode to womanhood in which two women come face to face with dignity. (ref Nirupama Dutt). Shahni (the rich man's wife) and Neelam (his concubine) have never met though both know of each other's existence. The Shah's son is getting married, and the courtesan is invited to sing at the wedding. What happens when the Shahni and Neelam meet? Amrita Pritam (191...

Goyee ( Porridge) written by Prem Parkash is the story of a man torn between filial love and spousal duty. Goyee is a gruelly porridge traditionally made out of wheat flour, ghee, sugar and water. What role does this dish play in the short story? Listen to discover ! About the author (updated on 30 March-2025) PREM PARKASH(Nawãn Shaher near Kharar, Dist Ambala; 1932 - Jalandhar 30 March 2025)India...

Anayat, a village girl, refuses to marry the handsome son of a Czar because he does not have any skills. What happens when he gains those skills? Listen to this Armenian Fairy tale to find out ! Enjoyed the narration? Please subscribe and share this podcast with family and friends. I would appreciate if you could submit a review and a rating here. - Manpreet Sahota #punjabi #audiobook #punjabiaudi...

'Bhabi Maina' is the story of a young Jain widow in search of human affection and ideal love. Social restrictions and familial expectations prevent her from interacting with a young teen of her street. What happens when she does manage to break those barriers - listen to this narration to discover. Gurbaksh Singh Preet Lari (1895-1977) is a unique signature of Punjabi literature. He was a novelist...

Keeda (The Worm) written more than 34 years ago is perhaps more relevant today than it was then. It is the story of a man ridden with stereotypes and false sense of nationalism. Raghubir Dhand ( 1 November 1934 - 27 December -1990) holds a unique place in Punjabi literature written by diasporic writers. He was born in Sangrur (Punjab) and lived most of his life in England. His short stories are wr...

Sucha Tilla (Pure Gold Thread) is the story of displacement during 1947, of losing home multiple times. Baba Huqma, a talented shoe-maker, tells his story of chance meeting with another man who also lost his home. Maqsood Saqib (born Sheikhupura, 1954) is a Short story writer, Editor, Translator, and Publisher. He has published two collections of stories KahaniyaaN (1986) and Sucha Tilla tay Hor K...

'Bhuaa' (Aunt) is a comical description of a guest's plight when he is over-and-force-fed by his old aunt (father's sister) who he goes to visit. The story is reflective of (especially rural) Punjabi hosts' self-expression through hospitality and food even if that means supreme discomfort for the guest. Nanak Singh was the father of Punjabi novel, but this story of his easily r...

'Main Hun Theek Thaak Haan' (I’m Now All Fine), is a part of Waryam Singh Sandhu's 2000 Sahitya Akademi award-winning short story collection - 'Chauthi Koot' (The Fourth Direction). The short story is a keen insight into the separatist movement and militancy in Punjab in the 1980s. This story is one of the two syntensised to make an award winning film called 'Chauthi Koot' by Gurvinder Singh in 20...

Tobha Tek Singh" (Urdu: ٹوبہ ٹیک سنگھ ALA-LC: Ṭobah Țek Siṉgh IPA: [ʈoːbəh ʈeːk sɪŋɡʱ]) is a short story written by Saadat Hasan Manto and published in 1955. It follows inmates in a Lahore asylum, some of whom are to be transferred to India following the 1947 Partition. The story is considered to be a "powerful satire" on the relationship between India and Pakistan. The story is set two or three...

The childhood fears and scares of a 7-year-old narrator and his 11-year-old sister are allayed when they decide that they can introduce themselves as Pemi de Nianey (Pemi's Children) to any potential danger. Sekhon's signature story of innocence and faith is widely anthologized and enjoyed by the readers of Punjabi literature. Sant Singh Sekhon (1908-1997) wrote five short story collections, four...